Family Fun Day

Designed for families with young children, this itinerary focuses on hands-on activities, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly dining without repeating the attractions featured in the previous itineraries.

Family Fun Day

9:00 AM

1 Morning Play at Farquhar Park & Playground

1.5 Hours

Start the day at Farquhar Park. Families can enjoy the new playground, pickleball and basketball courts with open green space. Younger children can play on the equipment while parents relax nearby, making it an easy and low-stress start to the day.

Farquhar Park & Playground 20 Gales Ferry Rd Groton, CT 06340
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10:45 AM

2 Minigolf at Great Brook Sports

Finish the day with a round of miniature golf at Mystic Disc's Adventure Golf. The course is designed for all ages and provides a fun, friendly competition to end the family outing.

Minigolf at Great Brook Sports 850 Gold Star Hwy Groton, CT 06340

12:00 PM

3 Lunch at Impasto’s Pizzeria and Ristorante

1 Hour

Enjoy lunch at Impasto's, one of the newest additions to Groton's dining scene, before continuing the day's activities. Offering fresh Italian-inspired cuisine in a welcoming setting, it's a convenient stop for families looking to enjoy a great meal close to all the fun. 

Lunch at Impasto’s Pizzeria and Ristorante 681 Long Hill Rd Groton, CT 06340
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1:30 PM

4 Adventure at TreeTrails Adventures Mystic

3 Hours

Spend the afternoon at TreeTrails Adventures Mystic. Families can tackle aerial obstacle courses, rope bridges, and zip lines designed for a variety of ages and skill levels. Younger children can participate on dedicated kid-friendly courses, while older children and adults can challenge themselves on higher-level routes.

Adventure at TreeTrails Adventures Mystic 715 Noank Ledyard Rd Mystic, CT 06355

5:00 PM

5 Splurge on a Sundae!

Celebrate a day of adventure with ice cream for dinner at Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream. Shakes, sundaes, sodas - something for everyone. Kids can choose from a wide variety of flavors while parents enjoy a relaxing break. You’ll also be in the perfect spot to watch the famous bascule Mystic Drawbridge open (happens hourly, 40 minutes past every hour). 

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